JVC SXM540, GR-AX970, SXM340, S-VHS, SXM240 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH LYT0880-001C

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM740
GR-SXM340
GR-SXM240
GR-AX970

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” (

 pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.

S-VHS is compatible with
GR-SXM740/SXM540/
SXM340/SXM240 only

Printed in Malaysia

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1101MKV

COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD

*UN*

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).

•Available when the Power Switch @ is set to “ ” or “ ”.

•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

•“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

•To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel

NOTES:

•When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.

•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the LCD monitor* or viewfinder.

*Applicable models only.

@ to “ ” and press the MENU Wheel 1 in

1 to select “OFF” and press it.

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Adapter

AP-V12U, AP-V11U or AP-V10U

•CD-ROM
(GR-SXM740/
SXM340 only)

•Lens Cap

•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U

•Battery Pack
BN-V11U

•AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)

•Shoulder Strap

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.

•PC Connection Cable
(GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

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PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS

•This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor*/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere.

•Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply
power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use
the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
(An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)

*Applicable models only.

NOTES:

•The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.

•The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla­ble. At the end of its useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Cassettes marked and can be used used with this camcorder.

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The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC
is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of
their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

(10) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufac­turer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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INDEX

A

AC Adapter.................................................................pg. 6

Animation Recording................................................pg. 21

Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 19

Auto Focus ...............................................................pg. 18

Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. 11

B

Battery Pack.........................................................pg. 6, 26

Blue Filter Effect...................................................... pg. 23

Brighten The Image .................................................pg. 18

Brighten The LCD Monitor ....................................... pg. 11

C

Cassette Adapter .....................................................pg. 16

Charge Marker ...........................................................pg. 6

Charging The Battery Pack ........................................pg. 6

Classic Film Effect ...................................................pg. 23

Clean The Camcorder..............................................pg. 27

Connection To a VCR/TV .........................................pg. 15

Connection To A PC .................................................pg. 16

Counter Memory ......................................................pg. 14

D

Darken The Image ...................................................pg. 18

Darken The LCD Monitor .........................................pg. 11

Date/Time Display....................................................pg. 19

Date/Time Settings.....................................................pg. 7

Demonstration Mode............................................pg. 1, 21

Digital Effects ...........................................................pg. 23

Digital Zoom .............................................................pg. 20

Diopter Adjustment.....................................................pg. 8

E

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .......................................pg. 23

Erase Protection ........................................................pg. 8

Exposure Control .....................................................pg. 18

F

Fade-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 22

Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. 11

5-Second Recording Mode ......................................pg. 12

G

Grip Adjustment .........................................................pg. 8

H

High Speed Shutter Mode........................................pg. 23

I

Instant Titles.............................................................pg. 19

L

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications ..............pg. 9, 10, 17

Load A T ape ...............................................................pg. 8

M

Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. 18

Menu Screen................................................... pg. 18 – 21

Monotone Effect .......................................................pg. 23

Mosaic Effect ........................................................... pg. 23

N

ND Effect Mode........................................................pg. 23

Nega/Posi Mode ......................................................pg. 23

Night-Alive................................................................pg. 22

P

Picture Stabilizer ......................................................pg. 12

Playback .................................................................. pg. 11

Playback Special Effects..........................................pg. 14

Playback Zoom ........................................................pg. 24

Program AE with Special Effects .............................pg. 23

Provided Accessories................................................ pg. 2

Q

Quick Review ...........................................................pg. 13

R

Recording, Advanced Features..........................pg. 22, 23

Recording, Start/Stop...............................................pg. 11

Recording Format (S-VHS/S-VHS ET) ....................pg. 20

Recording Mode.......................................................pg. 20

Record-Standby .......................................................pg. 11

Red Filter Effect .......................................................pg. 23

Retake......................................................................pg. 13

Rewind The Tape .....................................................pg. 11

S

Self-Recording ......................................................... pg. 11

Sepia Mode ..............................................................pg. 23

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................pg. 8

Snapshot ..................................................................pg. 12

Snapshot During Playback.......................................pg. 12

Solarization Effect ....................................................pg. 23

Specifications ...........................................................pg. 28

Sports Mode.............................................................pg. 23

Still Playback............................................................pg. 11

Stretch Effect ........................................................... pg. 23

Strobe Effect ............................................................pg. 23

Super LoLux (S.LX) ................................................. pg. 19

Super VHS Expansion Technology ..........................pg. 20

T

Tape Counter ...........................................................pg. 14

Tape Dubbing ...........................................................pg. 15

Tape Length Setting .................................................pg. 21

Tele Macro ...............................................................pg. 21

Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting ...............................................pg. 21

Tracking ...................................................................pg. 14

Tripod Mounting .........................................................pg. 8

Twilight Mode ...........................................................pg. 23

U

Unload A T ape............................................................pg. 8

V

Video Echo Effect.....................................................pg. 23

Video Light ...............................................................pg. 13

Viewfinder Adjustment ...............................................pg. 8

W

White Balance Adjustment .......................................pg. 19

Wide Mode ...............................................................pg. 20

Wipe-In/Out ..............................................................pg. 22

Z

Zooming ................................................................... pg. 13

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GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

Power Switch

To DC IN
connector

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the
camcorder and push the battery in until it locks
in place.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong

position, a malfunction may occur.

2) Set the Power Switch
AC Adapter to the DC IN connector

3) Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE lamp
has started.

4) When the CHARGE lamp
stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC
Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC
Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

... slide BATTERY RELEASE

battery pack.

Battery pack

BN-V11U
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
BN-V400U (optional)

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

@ to “OFF”. Connect the

9.

* blinks to indicate charging

* stops blinking but

8 and pull out the

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.
approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

Viewfinder on

12

BN-V11U

BN-V12U
(optional)

BN-V20U
(optional)

BN-V400U
(optional)

1

When using models equipped with LCD monitor

2

When using GR-AX970

( ):when the video light is on

95 100

(50) (50)

95 100

(50) (50)
150 165

(85) (90)
360 385

(205) (210)

LCD monitor on

1

80

(45)

80

(45)
135

(75)
315

(190)

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step

2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).

•The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.

ATTENTION

Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned
off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder
malfunction.

REFRESH:

Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before
recharging or storing it for a long period of time,
otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.

1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “CHARGING
THE BATTERY PACK”.

2) Press REFRESH
REFRESH lamp
discharging has started.

3) When discharging is finished, charging
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp
blinks.

r for over 2 seconds. The

( blinks to indicate

*

Charge marker helps you remember
whether the battery pack has been
charged or not. Two colors are provided
(red and black)—you choose which one
means charged and which means
discharged.

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•During charging or discharging, the camcorder
cannot be operated.

•Charging and discharging is not possible if the
wrong type of battery is used.

•When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp

* may not light. Remove the battery pack from

the camcorder, then try charging again.

•If a fully-charged battery’s operation time remains
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please
purchase a new one.

•Perform charging where the temperature is
between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to
25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range
for charging. If the environment is too cold,
charging may be incomplete.

•Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.

•Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.

•The following operation stops charging or
discharging:

•Set the Power Switch

•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

•Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/
V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

•To avoid interference with reception, do not use
the AC Adapter near a radio.

•Recording time is reduced significantly when
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly or the LCD monitor* is used
repeatedly.

•Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.

*Applicable models only.

@ to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”.

Date/Time Settings

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2) Press the MENU Wheel

Screen appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Wheel

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TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display

“

SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel

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select “

NEXT” and press it to display the next

page.

4) Rotate the MENU Wheel
TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
appears.

5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 in. The Menu

1 to select

1 to

1 to select “DATE/

1 to

1 until the correct setting appears and then

press it. The setting stops blinking.

6) When none of these settings (“YEAR”,
“MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the

MENU Wheel
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight
bar on “

7) Press the MENU Wheel
Screen.

•To display the date and time in the camcorder’s

display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME

 pg. 19) in CAMERA MENU.

DISP. (

•The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the

built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the
date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

1 to select “EXIT”, and press it.

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RETURN”.

1 in to close the Menu

12-hour indication
with AM or PM

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Grip Adjustment

1) Separate the Velcro strip.

2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Zoom Lever

3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

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Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the tripod mounting socket
tighten the screw.

CAUTION

When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize
the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the
unit caused by falling
over, do not use a
small-sized tripod.

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Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ”.

2) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

o until the

180°180°

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet y, then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet
twisted. Adjust the length.

y, making sure the strap is not

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT t
until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force
to open.

2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
make sure the label is facing outward.
appears when a cassette is loaded.

3) Press the Close button
holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD
monitor*.

•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*.

•Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

•The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode or detached from
the power source.

* Applicable models only.

Cassette holder

i to close the cassette

Gear

Erase
Protection tab

q

Turn to
take up
slack.

y

Cassette
holder

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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

Eyepiece

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Speaker
(applicable models only)

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the camcorder.

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1 • MENU Wheel [–, +]...........................................  pg. 18

• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +]*

• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ...................................  pg. 14

2 • Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]*

• 5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC]*

3 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................................  pg. 13

• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]*

4 • Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] ................................................

• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ...................

5 S-Video Output Connectors [S]*

1

...................................... pg. 11

2

......................  pg. 12

3

.................................................  pg. 12

1

...................... pg. 11

 pg. 12

4

........................  pg. 15

 pg. 14

6 Audio Output Connector [A] ................................  pg. 15

7 Video Output Connector [V] ................................  pg. 15

8 Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] ..........................................

9 DC IN Connector ..................................................  pg. 6

0 Digital Connector [DIGITAL]*

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 pg. 6

! Recording Start/Stop Button ................................  pg. 11

@ Power Switch [ , OFF, , ]....................  pg. 11

# Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]......................................

 pg. 13

$ Stop Button [STOP] .............................................  pg. 11

% • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] .................  pg. 13

• Quick Review Button [

• Rewind Button [R] ..............................................

R]............................  pg. 13

 pg. 11

^ Play/Pause Button ............................................... pg. 11

& • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ................  pg. 13

• Fast-Forward Button [F] .....................................

 pg. 11

* CHARGE Lamp ....................................................  pg. 6

( POWER/REFRESH Lamp ....................................  pg. 6

) • Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ......................  pg. 22

• Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] ..............................................

 pg. 14

q Program AE Button [P.AE] ..................................  pg. 23

w Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT].........................  pg. 23

e NIGHT-ALIVE Button*

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........................................  pg. 22

r REFRESH Button .................................................  pg. 6

t EJECT Switch .......................................................  pg. 8

y Shoulder Strap Eyelets .........................................  pg. 8

u Battery Pack Mount...............................................  pg. 6

i Close Button .........................................................  pg. 8

o Diopter Adjustment Control...................................  pg. 8

p • Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Q Grip Strap .............................................................  pg. 8

W Tripod Mounting Socket ........................................  pg. 8

1

Tape Remaining Time .........................................  pg. 21

2

Recording Mode Indicator...................................  pg. 20

3

• Digital Effect Indicator .......................................  pg. 23

• Program AE Indicator .......................................  pg. 23

• Night-Alive Indicator*

• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ...........................

4

Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*4...............  pg. 20

5

Tape Length Indicator .........................................  pg. 21

6

Zoom Indicator Bar .............................................  pg. 13

Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio

7

Recording Indicator.............................................. pg. 11

8

Digital Effect Indicator .........................................  pg. 23

9

• Program AE Indicator .......................................  pg. 23

• Night-Alive Indicator*

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Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .............................  pg. 22

!

Picture Stabilizer Indicator ..................................  pg. 12

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• Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator ...............  pg. 21

• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator*

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Bright Level Indicator*1........................................ pg. 11

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Instant Title Display.............................................  pg. 19

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Date/Time Display...............................................  pg. 19

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Focus Indicator ...................................................  pg. 18

&

Exposure Control Level Counter.........................  pg. 18

*

White Balance Mode Indicator ............................  pg. 19

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S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording

4

Indicator*

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Record-Standby Mode Indicator .......................... pg. 11

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TBC Indicator ......................................................  pg. 14

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Playback Special Effect Indicator*2.....................  pg. 14

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Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET)*4...............  pg. 20

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Tape Counter ......................................................  pg. 14

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Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP).....................  pg. 20

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Tape Running Indicator

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Tracking Indicator ...............................................  pg. 14

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• BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator*1....................... pg. 11

• VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator*1............... pg. 11

1

*

Applicable models only.

2

*

GR-SXM740/SXM340 only.

3

*

GR-SXM240/AX970 only.

4

GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only.

*

5

*

GR-SXM740/SXM340 only.

............................................................  pg. 20

: Cassette Indicator........................................  pg. 8

4

: Playback

3

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

2

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

6 : Pause

2

.......................................  pg. 22

 pg. 22

2

.......................................  pg. 22

3

.............................  pg. 12

10

RECORDING

Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET)**, TAPE
LENGTH and DATE/TIME in SYSTEM MENU.

 pg. 18 – 21, “MENU SETTINGS”)

(

1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch @

to “ ” or “ ”.
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure
the LCD monitor* is closed and locked.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor*: Make
sure the LCD monitor* is fully open.
The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode
and “PAUSE”

•If you tilt the LCD monitor* upward to 180
degrees, the viewfinder switches back on and the
monitored image can be viewed both on the LCD
monitor* and in the viewfinder, so the person you
shoot can view himself/herself.

)

is displayed.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button !.

appears while recording is in progress.

•To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor*,

rotate the BRIGHT Wheel
indiator
appropriate brightness is reached.

•If you are using the GR-AX970, it is also possible

* Applicable models only.
**GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240 only.

•Tapes recorded on S-VHS or S-VHS ET

!. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Button
Standby mode.

1 until the bright level

#

on the display moves and the

to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by
adjusting as described above.

 pg. 18, 20) cannot be played back correctly

(
on a normal VHS VCR.
To playback on a regular VHS VCR, use a VHS
tape and select S-VHS ET (OFF) in SYSTEM
MENU (

 pg. 18, 20).

PLAYBACK

1 Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A

Cassette”).

2 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”. To start

4

playback, press
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press

4

/6 ^ or s. To stop playback, press 5 $. Press

2

% to rewind, or 3 & to fast-forward the tape.
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is
possible by pressing
playback (holding
playback continues search until released). To
resume normal playback, press

For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK

•The camcorder shuts off automatically after about

5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode.
To turn on again, set the Power Switch
“OFF”, then to “

7

•When the Power Switch

” and the LCD monitor* is opened at an

“

angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor*
switches on and the viewfinder switches off
automatically to save power.

•The playback picture can be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor* shut), on the
LCD monitor* or on a connected TV (

“Connections To A TV/VCR”).

•To remove the indications,

OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.

•To control the speaker* volume, slide VOL.

towards “+” to turn up, or towards “–” to turn
down. While shooting, sound is not heard from
the speaker*.

•If TBC (

* Applicable models only.

 pg. 14) is engaged during Still

Playback, noise bars will not appear
(GR-SXM740/SXM340 only).

/6 ^ or T.

2

% or 3 & during

2

% or 3 & down during

4

/6 ^ or T.

”, “ ” or “ ”.

@ is set to “ ”, “ ” or

 pg. 21, DISPLAY or

@ to

 pg. 15,

3

11

BASIC FEATURES

Snapshot (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

You can record still images that look like photo­graphs onto a tape.

1) Perform step 1 of “RECORDING” (

2) Press SNAPSHOT

•There is a momentary camera shutter-type
blackout together with the sound effect of a
shutter closing.

•Snapshot is also available during playback.
However, the shutter sound is not heard.

2.

Picture Stabilizer

To compensate for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

1) Press P. STABILIZER

2) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER

•Accurate stabilization may not be possible in
certain conditions including excessive hand
shake.

! appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be

•

used.

•This function cannot be activated during the
“Night-Alive”, “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and
“VIDEO ECHO” modes (
Effects”).

4.

4.

!

 pg. 23, “Digital

disappears.

 pg. 11).

!

appears.

5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

(GR-SXM240/AX970 only)

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen in TV
programs.

1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.

2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC

5S @ appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts, and after 5-second recording
is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–
Standby mode automatically .

4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.

2 again so that 5S

REC

•Fade/Wipe (

pressing 5SEC. REC

 pg. 22) cannot be activated by

2.

@

disappears.

2.

12

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

•Slide the Power Zoom Lever
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.

•The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever
the quicker the zoom action.

•Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

 pg. 18, FOCUS in CAMERA MENU), then

(
zoom in or out in Record mode.

•The zoom level indicator
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.

•When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer . To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” (
MENU.

•Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO
ECHO” mode (
activated.

 pg. 20) to “OFF” in SYSTEM

 pg. 23, “Digital Effects”) is

3 towards “T” to

6

- moves during

6

3,

-

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

• It is recommended to set M.W.B. (

in CAMERA MENU when you use the video

light.

• Even if the battery indicator (
if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder
may turn off automatically when you turn on the
video light, or when you start recording with the
video light turned on.

• When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. Set LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
the “Twilight” mode is engaged, the light will not
activate. (
Effects”)

# to ON or OFF as required.

 pg. 23, “Program AE with Special

# as required:

 pg. 19) to

) does not blink

# is set to “AUTO”:

DANGER

•The video light can become
extremely hot.
Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
(11-13/16”) between the video light and people or
objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

Quick Review

To check the end of the last recording.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–

Standby mode.

2

2) Press

Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.

•Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.

% and release quickly.

Retake

To re-record certain segments.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–

Standby mode.

2) Press and hold either RETAKE

the start point for new recording. Pressing

& forwards the tape and pressing

reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

start recording.

•Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.

% or & to reach

3

2

%

! to

13

Tracking

Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during
playback. To activate Manual Tracking:

1) Press the TRACKING Wheel

i

2 seconds. “MT”

2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel
noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING

•When noise bars appear during playback, the

•Manual Tracking may not work with tapes

1 for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power

Wheel

@ to “OFF” and then “ ” again. “AT”

Switch
blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication
disappears.

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and

i

appears.

“AT”
recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

appears.

1 for approx.

1 so that the

i

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC
during playback for more than 1 second. When the

w

TBC mode is activated, “TBC”

•The “TBC” indicator

camcorder equipped with a black/white
viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white while
TBC is not operative.

•TBC does not work during Still Playback and

Shuttle Search (

•It may take a few seconds before TBC actually

starts working.

•The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is

activated or deactivated at the edit-in/-out points
or when normal playback resumes after Still
Playback or Shuttle Search (

•If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is

set to on, turn off TBC.

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turns green (gray with a

 pg. 11).

is displayed.

 pg. 11).

4

Counter Memory

Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

1) Press COUNTER R/M
1 second. The counter

2) Press COUNTER R/M
“M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press 5

2

%. The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

4

4) Press

•The counter memory functions in the Fast-

Forward and Rewind modes.

•To disable the counter memory function, press

COUNTER R/M
“M” disappears.

/6 ^ to start playback.

) for less than 1 second so that

) and hold for more than

t

resets to “0:00:00”.

) for less than 1 second.

$, then

Playback Special Effects (GR-SXM740/

SXM340 only)

Allows you to add creative effects to the playback
image. (

1) Activate “TBC” and Auto “Tracking”.

2) Press DIGIFECT

•To cancel the effect, select “OFF”.

•NEGA POSI, MOSAIC and STRETCH are not

•Playback Special Effects do not work during

•The selected effect mode cannot be changed

 pg. 23, “Digital Effects”)

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mode

available.
Shuttle Search (
during Still Playback (

appears.

 pg. 11).

 pg. 11).

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Connections To A TV/VCR

1) Make sure all units are turned off.

2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using

optional video and audio cables. If using both
TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV
input.

3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

•Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.

•The S-Video cable connection can improve the

dubbed picture quality. (GR-SXM740/SXM340/
SXM240 only).

• For GR-SXM740/SXM340 Owners:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Center described on the sheet included
in the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

•Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.

•If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakers
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the
camcorder playback picture.

White to

To S-V ideo
Output 5

Audio
Output 6

Tape Dubbing

1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR

 “Connections T o A TV/VCR”). Set the Power

(

@ to “ ”, turn on the VCR’s power,

Switch
and insert the appropriate cassettes in the
camcorder and the VCR. Engage the VCR’s
AUX and Record-Pause modes.

4

2) Press
in point. Once it is reached, press

3) Press
mode.

4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and
press

•Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

/6 ^ to find a spot just before the edit-

4

/6 ^ again.

4

/6 ^ and engage the VCR’s Record

4

/6 ^.

Connector cover

S-Video cable
(optional)

To S-V ideo
Input

TV

VCR

Yellow to
Video Output 7

A/V cable

To TV or VCR

White to
Audio Input

Yellow to
Video Input

15

Using The Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video
cassette recorded with this camcorder on a S-VHS/
VHS VCR.

1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install
one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the
cover.

2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door,
then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.

3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and
play the tape back.

4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds.
Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then,
insert your finger in the hole, and push up and
remove the cassette.

•During tape loading and unloading, do not touch

the reels for safety and tape protection.

•Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode

cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR.
Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with
the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
function (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/SXM240
only).

•During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars
may appear on the screen.

•To record on a VCR using a compact cassette

and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording
safety hole with adhesive tape.

Connection To A Personal Computer

(GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

You can transfer image data from the camcorder to
a PC using Digital Photo Navigator. When
connecting to your PC, refer to the instruction
manuals of the PC and Setup Guide for the
provided software.

When connecting to a Macintosh . . .

The optional KEYSPAN USA-19 USB PDA
Adapter is required.

•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.

•Keyspan is a trademark of InnoSys Inc.

Compartment Door

Recording
Safety Hole

Battery Cover

Sliding Latch

Hole

Reels

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INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions.

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select the desired function.

•To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,
rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to select “

SYSTEM MENU” and press it. SYSTEM MENU is
composed of 2 pages. To go to the next page,
rotate the MENU Wheel

1 to select “

and press it.

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SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel

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3 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to display the

Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired
setting.

4 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

4

RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The

“

normal screen reappears.

CAMERA MENU

FOCUS

If correct focus cannot be obtained with AUTO
FOCUS, set to MANU to use manual focusing.

” appears.

“

To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel

1 upward. “

1

” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel

1 downward. “

4

” appears and blinking.

•If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate

focusing is not possible.

•When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom
out first (

 pg. 13, “Zooming”). If zoomed in in

the auto focus mode, the camcorder could
automatically zoom out depending on the
distance between the camcorder and the subject.
This does not occur with “TELE MACRO”

 pg. 21) in SYSTEM MENU.

(

•Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum
telephoto position when you use the Manual
Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject
in the wide-angle position, sharply focused
images cannot be obtained when zoomed in
because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer
focal lengths.

•When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
farther or closer, “

” or “ ” will blink.

EXPOSURE

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
the following situations:

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the
subject light.

To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel

1 downward.

To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
upward.
The exposure control level increases/decreases
(maximum ±06).

1

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M.W.B.

If the white balance is correct, all other colors will
be accurately reproduced.

AUTO :White balance is adjusted

FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD :Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN :A video light or similar type of

MWB: White balance is set manually. Hold a sheet

of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust
zoom or position yourself so that the white paper
fills the screen. If it is difficult to focus on the white
paper, adjust focus manually (
CAMERA MENU). Press the MENU Wheel
until “MWB” begins blinking. When the setting is
completed, “MWB” stops blinking.

•Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off
or the battery removed.

•White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA”
or “MONOTONE” mode (
Effects”) is activated.

automatically.

lighting is used.

 FOCUS in

1 in

 pg. 23, “Digital

S.LX

MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit

environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
the subject with a brighter image even if the picture
becomes slightly coarse.

NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
with a less coarse picture although the subject
becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for
measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA*
Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement).

*EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.

TITLE

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset
titles in 2 different languages. Change the
language in TITLE LANG. (
MENU.

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shows the selected title which remains until

•

OFF is selected.

 pg. 21) in SYSTEM

DATE/TIME DISP.

Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on
a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM
MENU first

•The selected display will be recorded. If you do
not want to record the display, select OFF before
shooting.

•In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records
the date for about 5 seconds when recording is
initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is
loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is
replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but
this is not recorded.

 pg. 7).

19

SYSTEM MENU

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while
recording.

REC MODE

Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP”
(Extended Play) is more economical, providing
three times the recording time.

•If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.

D. ZOOM

Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital
magnification.
When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function.

WIDE

When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at the
top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema­like “wide-screen” effect. Not effective with
“Snapshot”

S-VHS (S-VHS ET)

ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S” appears and

the camcorder records in S-VHS.
With a VHS cassette, “S-ET” appears and the
camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,
which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion
Technology). S-VHS REC appears during
recording.
OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS
cassette.

•JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are
recommended for superior results.
Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an
extended period or for recording important
scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and
playback.

•With some tapes, better picture quality may not
be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is
recommended that you do test record beforehand
to make sure whether better results can be
obtained.

•If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is
switched during recording, the playback picture
will be blurred at the switching point.

•It is recommended that tapes recorded on this
camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

(GR-SXM740/SXM340 only,  pg. 12).

(GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/
SXM240 only)

•Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can
be played back not only on this camcorder but
also on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped
with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
function.
— When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET

mode are played back on a VCR equipped with
the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
function, S-VHS picture quality is not available.

— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be

played back on some VCRs, including some
JVC VCRs.

•Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS
VCR.

•S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

•To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still

Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.

•If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a
cleaning cassette.

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TAPE LENGTH

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the
tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes,
T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.

1

•Tape remaining time
correct tape length has been selected.

is correct only if the

DISPLAY

FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the

LCD monitor*/viewfinder during playback or
recording.

SIMPLE: Makes the following indications
disappear from the LCD monitor*/viewfinder during
recording or playback:

, tape length ( pg. 9, 17).

* Applicable models only.

, tape remaining time,

OSD OUTPUT

ON: On-screen indications are displayed.
OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except

Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.

REC TIME

You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly
different, of the same object for a brief selected
period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be
set to “SP”.

Select the desired recording time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button
the subject.

•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.

•This function is canceled when the power is shut

off or when the cassette is ejected.

! after focusing on

INT. TIME

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time (Time-Lapse). REC MODE should
be set to “SP”.

Select the desired interval time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button

•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.

•This function is canceled when the power is shut

off or when the cassette is ejected.

!.

TELE MACRO

When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large
as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm
(23-5/8").
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.

TITLE LANG.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH,
FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE) of TITLE
in CAMERA MENU. After selection, the TITLE
setting menu (

 p. 19) appears automatically.

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time.

 pg. 7)

(

DEMO MODE

Demonstrates certain functions automatically.
Available when the Power Switch

” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-

or “
preset). Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. Set to OFF to stop completely.

•When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the
position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.

•If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot
see the actual changes of the Automatic
Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor* or
viewfinder.

* Applicable models only.

@ is set to “ ”

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ADVANCED FEATURES

Night-Alive (GR-SXM740/SXM340 only)

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting.

1) Set the Power Switch

2) Press NIGHT-ALIVE

desired mode appears.

A NIGHT AUTO: The shutter speed is auto-

matically adjusted (maximum 1/6 sec.).

1 NIGHT 10X (only when the Power Switch @
is set to “ ”): The shutter speed is set to 1/6th of
a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity.

2 NIGHT 60X (only when the Power Switch @
is set to “ ”): The shutter speed is set to 1 second
to provide 60 times the sensitivity.

•To cancel the effect, press NIGHT-ALIVE

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

•During Night-Alive, the following cannot be

activated: “Picture Stabilizer”, “Program AE With
Special Effects”, “Digital Effects” and “S.LX” in
CAMERA MENU (

•Night-Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON

“Video Light”).

•During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.

# is set to “AUTO” or “ON” ( pg. 13,

@ to “ ” or “ ”.

e repeatedly until the

e

 pg. 19).

Fade/Wipe Effects

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade­or wipe-out works at recording end.

1) Set the Power Switch

2) Press FADE/WIPE

desired mode appears.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
activate fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.

•Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

•To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE

picture into/from a mosaic pattern.

from the top and bottom, closing over the image
like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the
black screen vertically from the center.

the left to gradually cover the image, or a new
image moves in from right to left.

a black screen open to the left and right, revealing
the scene, or wipes out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

from the upper right to the lower left corner,
revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to
upper right, leaving a black screen.

from the center of the screen towards the corners,
revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners
to the center, leaving a black screen.

! allows you to vary the length for the

Button
image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.

repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.
MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the

SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in

SLIDE (Wipe): A black screen moves in from

DOOR (Wipe): Wipes in as the two halves of

CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen

@ to “ ”.

) repeatedly until the

! to

)

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Program AE With Special Effects

1) Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2) Press P.AE

appears.

•To cancel the effect, press P.AE
until “OFF” appears.

•Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

•In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes,

picture color may be adversely affected if the
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light
sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor
lights.

•This function cannot be activated during Night­Alive (

SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly captures

fast-moving action.
ND : ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the

picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to
counter the effects of glare on the subject.

FG : FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as
when an external fog filter is attached to the lens.
Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.
This mode cannot be used when the “VIDEO
ECHO” mode (

TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,
etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this mode,
S.LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU

 pg. 18, 19) may not work.

(

S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):

Captures faster action than Sports mode. The
screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit
situations.

q repeatedly until the desired mode

q repeatedly

 pg. 22).

 “Digital Effects”) is activated.

Digital Effects

1)Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”.

2)Press DIGIFECT

mode appears.

•To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT
repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

•This function cannot be activated during Night-

 pg. 22).

Alive (

•Picture Stabilizer cannot be activated during the
“CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and “VIDEO ECHO”

mode.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint
like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in
SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like black and white films, your
footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in
SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish

tint.

R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish

tint.

SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect

similar to a painting.

NEGA POSI: The colors of a picture are

reversed.

MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic

pattern.

STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture

horizontally.

CLASSIC FILM*: Makes your footage look like
a classic movie by shooting in black and white,
with a strobing effect, and black bars added at the
top and bottom.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series
of consecutive snapshots.

VIDEO ECHO*: Adds a “ghost” to the subject,
giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom
magnification of over 10X is not available.

*GR-SXM740/SXM340 only.

w repeatedly until the desired

w

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem yourself.

Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very
bright object.

•This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
back-ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of
the camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder.

•Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect
of the camcorder.

Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder.

•The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high­precision technology. However, black spots or bright
spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly
on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are
not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of
the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

Animation or Time-Lapse is not available.

•Before recording in the Animation mode at the very
beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording
mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs
smoothly. Using the Fade-in function at this point is a
good way to begin an animated program
( pg. 21, REC TIME/INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).

The tape is running, but there is no playback picture.

•The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.

•If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch

has not been set to VIDEO.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

•The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

•The Counter Memory Function has been activated
( pg. 14, “Counter Memory”).

The date and time displays disappear.

•If you remove the power source from the camcorder
while the power is on, all settings and selections are
erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off
before disconnecting the power source.

The tape will not eject.

•The battery pack is running low.

•If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the

EJECT switch t does not function.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.

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Warning Indications

(high) (exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery power comes
close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is exhausted, power
turns off automatically.

:Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows recording.
TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.
LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds

if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape,
turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear, and turn it on again.

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3
seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the
warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

E01—E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01 — E06)
show what type of malfunction has occured. If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the
power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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CAUTIONS

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA

• The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in

the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet
other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC
plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Video Light (for applicable models)

DANGER:

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying

case immediately after using the video light,
since it remains extremely hot for some time.

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (11-13/16”)

between the video light and people or object.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control or cassette adapter is not functioning even if it
is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace
them with fresh ones.

Use only the specified batteries
ACCESSORIES”

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When
misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1. When replacing batteries, for the cassette adapter, read “Using

The Cassette Adapter” in this instrustions.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak

or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an

extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause
malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel
metal-hydride batteries. Before using the supplied
battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure
to read the following cautions:

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the

tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical
reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete
charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high

temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.

 pg. 2 “PROVIDED

Terminals

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as

some machines use current even when switched off.

• It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or
after use.
Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ................... 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation .................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ..................... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

• Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C (68°F).

• The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the
following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically

erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens

the tape and can result in damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to

fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such

as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while

the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields

(speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F)

extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or

extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

.... in dusty places such as a beach.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long

periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor*. Be sure

to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.

* Applicable models only.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

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LCD Monitor (for applicable models)

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .

.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:

• While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor

and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

• If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD

monitor becomes hot.

How To Handle a CD-ROM (for applicable
models)

• Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the

printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either
the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it
with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular
motion.

• Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

• Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

• Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment.

Keep it away from direct sunlight.

• Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

• Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been

removed or other power units have been disconnected.

• Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

• When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the

cautions that came with it.

• When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder
securely.

For GR-SXM740/SXM340U Owners:
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GR-SXM740/SXM340U

Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J.

Telephone Number : 973-317–5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

07470

About moisture condensation . . .

• You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass
will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface.
This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm
place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid
conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from
an air conditioner.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the
video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder
itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and
consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

2

Open the LCD monitor* to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide
EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the
cassette.

3

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close
button.

4

Close and lock the LCD monitor*.

5

Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

6

Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s lens.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1

Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth. Put cloth in diluted
mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe
again with a dry cloth.

2

Open the LCD monitor* and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD
monitor*.

3

Blow the lens with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with
lens cleaning paper.

4

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

5

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush.

6

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

* Applicable models only.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format : S-VHS (GR-SXM740/SXM340/

Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)

Power consumption

Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM740/SXM540/

LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM740/SXM340/
Video light : 3.0 W

* Applicable models only.

Signal system : NTSC-type
Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording
Color : Converted sub-carrier direct

Cassette : / cassette
Tape speed

SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)
EP : 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Recording time (max.)

SP : 40 minutes
EP : 120 minutes

Operating

temperature :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Weight : Approx. 930 g (2.1 lbs)

Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm

(W x H x D) (7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-11/16")

* Applicable models only.

Pickup : 1/4" format CCD
Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,

SXM240 only)/VHS NTSC
standard

DC 6 V (Using battery pack)

SXM340/SXM240 only)

3.7 W (GR-AX970 only)
SXM240 only)

recording
Conforms to VHS standard

(with TC-40 cassette)

(GR-SXM740 only)
Approx. 910 g (2.0 lbs)

(SXM340/SXM240 only)
Approx. 820 g (1.8 lbs)

(GR-AX970 only)

(GR-SXM740/SXM340/SXM240
only)
200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-9/16")
(GR-AX970 only)
(with the LCD monitor* closed and
with the viewfinder fully tilted
downward)

16:1 power zoom lens with auto
iris and macro control, filter
diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55"

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD

(Applicable models panel/TFT active matrix system
only) (GR-SXM740 only)

Speaker : Monaural

(Applicable models
only)

color LCD (GR-AX970 only)
Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"
black/white CRT (GR-SXM740/
SXM340/SXM240 only)

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD
panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-SXM340/ASXM240 only)

Connectors

Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,

Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analog output
Digital : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack

(GR-SXM740/
SXM340 only)

S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

(GR-SXM740/ output
SXM340/ C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
SXM240 only) output

analog output (via Video output
connector)

(via Audio output connector)

AC Adapter

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output : DC 11 V , 1 A

Optional Accessories

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U

• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable

• S-Video Cable QAM0004-004

• Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20

• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Some accessories are not available in some areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on
accessories and their availability.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.

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ESPAÑOL — ALIMENTACIÓN

Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 2 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente
de alimentación más apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo.

Enganche.

Empuje.

Conmutador
BATTERY RELEASE

Batería

Conmutador de
alimentación

Al jack de

A la toma
de corriente
alterna

Adaptador
de CA

entrada de CC
(DC IN)

CARGA DE LA BATERIA

1) Asegúrese de que la batería esté colocada en la

cámara de video. Enganche el extremo a la
cámara de video y presione la batería hacia el
interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

•Si la batería está colocada en la posición

equivocada, puede ocurrir un fallo.

2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación @ en “OFF”.

Conecte el adaptador de alimentación CA a la
cámara de video.

3) Enchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA en una

toma de corriente alterna. La lámpara indicadora
CHARGE * de la cámara de video parpadeará
para indicar que la carga se ha iniciado.

4) Cuando la lámpara indicadora CHARGE * pare de

parpadear, pero permanece encendida, la carga ha
finalizado. Desenchufe el adaptador de
alimentación CA de la toma de corriente alterna.
Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación CA de la
cámara de video.

Para la extracción de la batería . . .

... deslice BATTERY RELEASE 8 y extraiga la

batería.

Batería

BN-V11U
BN-V12U (opcional)
BN-V20U (opcional)
BN-V400U (opcional)

Los tiempos de carga son para una batería
completamente descargada.

Tiempo de carga

aprox. 1 h 30 min
aprox. 1 h 30 min
aprox. 2 h 20 min
aprox. 4 h 30 min

USO DE LA BATERIA

Efectúe el paso 1) de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.

Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)

Batería

Visor conectado

Monitor LCD

conectado

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BN-V11U

BN-V12U
(opcional)

BN-V20U
(opcional)

BN-V400U
(opcional)

1

Cuando emplee modelos equipados con monitores
LCD

2

Cuando utilice GR-AX970

( ):cuando el foco de video está encendido

95 100

(50) (50)

95 100

(50) (50)
150 165

(85) (90)
360 385

(205) (210)

(45)

(45)
135

(75)
315

(190)

USO DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN DE CA

Conecte el adaptador de CA en la cámara de video
( pasos 2) y 3) de “CARGA DE LA BATERÍA”).

•El adaptador de CA suministrado presenta una
selección automática de voltaje con límites de CA de
110 V a 240 V.

ATENCIÓN

Antes de retirar la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese
que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté
desactivada. De lo contrario puede ocurrir un fallo en
la cámara de video.

REFRESCO:

Asegúrese de descargar completamente una batería
antes de recargarla o guardarla durante un intervalo
de tiempo prolongado, de lo contrario, el desempeño
de la batería será reducido.

1) Ejecute los pasos de 1) hasta 3) de “CARGA DE

LA BATERÍA”.

2) Presione REFRESH r durante más de

2 segundos. La lámpara REFRESH ( destellará
para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado.

3) Cuando finalice la descarga, la carga será iniciada

automáticamente y la lámpara CHARGE *
empieza a destellar.

El marcador de carga le ayuda a recordar
si la batería ha sido cargada o no. Son
suministrados dos colores (rojo y negro) —
usted elije qué color significa que está
cargada y qué color significa que está
descargada.

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1

80

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•Durante la carga o descarga, la cámara de video
no puede ser operada.

•No es posible efectuar la carga o descarga si se
utiliza un tipo de batería equivocado.

•Cuando efectúe la carga de la batería por primera
vez o después de un largo periodo de
almacenamiento, la lámpara CHARGE
no se encender. Retire la batería de la cámara de
video, luego intente la carga nuevamente.

•Si el tiempo de funcionamiento de una batería
completamente cargada es extremadamente
corta, la batería puede estar estropeada.
Adquiera una nueva batería.

•Efectúe la carga en lugares donde la temperatura
sea entre 10˚C y 35˚C. La gama de temperatura
ideal para efectuar la carga es de 20˚C a 25˚C. Si
el ambiente es muy frío, la carga puede resultar
incompleta.

•El tiempo de carga varía de acuerdo con la
temperatura ambiente y el estado de la batería.

•Ya que el adaptador de CA procesa electricidad
internamente, el mismo se calentará durante el
uso. Asegúrese de utilizarlo sólo en áreas bien
ventiladas.

* puede

•La siguiente operación interrumpirá la carga o la
descarga:

•Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación

”, “ ” o “ ”.

“

•Desconecte el adaptador de CA de la cámara de

video.

•Desenchufe el adaptador de CA del

tomacorriente de CA.

•Extraiga la batería de la cámara de video.

•Utilizando el adaptador de alimentación/cargador

de CA AA-V15, es posible cargar la batería
BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U sin la cámara de
video. Sin embargo, no es posible utilizarlo como
un adaptador de CA.

•Para evitar interferencias en la recepción, no
utilice el adaptador de CA cerca de una radio.

•El tiempo de grabación es significativamente
reducido cuando el modo de zoom o el modo de
espera de grabación es activado repetidamente o
el monitor LCD* es utilizado repetidamente.

•Antes del uso prolongado, se recomienda que
prepare suficiente batería para cubrir 3 vezes el
tiempo de filmación planeado.

*Sólo para modelos aplicables.

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ESPAÑOL — GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA

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Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario
local de JVC.

Colocación/Extracción de un
cassette

1) Abra completamente el monitor LCD*. Deslice

2) Inserte o retire un cassette. Cuando lo inserte,

3) Presione el botón de cierre

•Cerrar el monitor LCD mientras que el
compartimiento de cassette todavia está abierto
puede causar daños en el monitor LCD*.

•Asegúrese que la lengüeta de protección contra
borrado esté en la posición que permite la
grabación. De lo contrario, deslice la lengüeta.
Algunos cassettes tienen lengüetas extraíbles. Si
la lengüeta ha sido extraída, cubra el orificio con
cinta adhesiva.

•El compartimiento de cassette no puede ser
abierto mientras la cámara de video está en el
modo de grabación o desconectada de la fuente
de alimentación.

* Sólo para modelos aplicables.

Compartimiento de cassette

t hasta que el compartimiento de

EJECT
cassete se abra. No aplique fuerza para abrirlo.

asegúrese de que la etiqueta esté hacia fuera.

q

aparece cuando un cassette es insertado.

i para cerrar el

compartimiento de cassette hasta que se trabe.
Cierre el monitor LCD*.

t

Rueda dentada

GRABACIÓN

1) Retire el cubreobjetivo. Ajuste el conmutador de
alimentación
Filmación utilizando el visor: Asegúrese que
el monitor LCD* esté cerrado y bloqueado.
Filmación utilizando el monitor LCD*:
Asegúrese que el monitor LCD* esté
completamente abierto.
La cámara de video ingresa al modo de Espera
de grabación y PAUSE

•Si inclina el monitor LCD* hacia arriba hasta 180

grados, el visor se vuelve a encender y la imagen
monitoreada puede ser visualizada tanto en el
monitor LCD* como en el visor, de manera que la
persona que está filmando puede visualizarse así
misma.

2) Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación

!.

progreso.

•Para interrumpir la grabación, presione el botón

de inicio/parada de grabación
video reingresa al modo de espera de grabación.

Para ajustar el brillo del monitor LCD*, gire el
disco BRIGHT
de brillo
apropiado.

*Sólo para modelos aplicables.

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es mostrado.

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aparece mientras la grabación está en

!. La cámara de

1 hasta que el indicador de nivel

#

del mostrador se mueva y logre el brillo

i

Compartimiento
de cassette

Girar para
eliminar la
distensión.

Lengüeta de protección
contra borrado

t

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REPRODUCCIÓN

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1) Cargue una cinta.

2) Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación

. Para iniciar la reproducción, presione 4/6

@ en

^ o T.

Para interrumpir momentáneamente

4

(reproducción de imágenes fijas), presione

/6

^ o s. Para interrumpir la reproducción,

presione 5

3

o
búsqueda de imagen a alta velocidad
(Búsqueda rápida) es posible presionando

% o

(manteniendo presionado
durante la reproducción continuará la búsqueda
hasta que sea liberado). Para reanudar la
reproducción normal, presione

Para GRABACIÓN DE VÍDEO/REPRODUCCION
DE VÍDEO

•La cámara de video se desactiva automáticamente
después de 5 minutos en el modo de espera de
grabación o modo de parada. Para activarla otra
vez, ajuste el conmutador de alimentación
OFF, luego en “

•Cuando el conmutador de alimentación
ajustado en “
está abierto en un ángulo de 60 grados o más, el
monitor LCD* se enciende y el visor se apaga
automáticamente para ahorrar energía.

•La imagen reproducida puede ser visualizada en
el visor (con el monitor LCD* apagado), en el
monitor LCD* o en un TV conectado (

“Conexiones a un TV/VCR”).

•Para retirar las conexiones ,

DISPLAY o OSD OUTPUT en SYSTEM MENU.

•Para controlar el volumen de los altavoces*,
deslice VOL.
hacia “–” para disminuirlo. Mientras filme, el
sonido no será escuchado desde los altavoces*.

•Si TBC (
reproducción de imágenes fijas, las barras de
ruidos no aparecerán (sólo para GR-SXM740/
SXM340).

* Sólo para modelos aplicables.

$. Presione

& para avanzar rápido la cinta. La

3

& durante la reproducción

”, “ ” o “ ”.

”, “ ” o “ ” y el monitor LCD*

3 hacia “+” para aumentarlo o

 pág. 14) está activado durante la

2

% para rebobinar,

2

% o 3 &

4

/6 ^ o T.

 pág. 15,

 pág. 21,

2

@ en

@ esté

O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR
de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette.

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